He was a retired operator in the powerhouse for Clearwater Paper Corporation with 34 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Bowden of Vidalia, LA.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years Joan Williams Bowden of Monticello; three daughters Randi Dodson of Monticello, Monica Tippett (Larry) of Jonesboro, AR, and Marla Wells (Peewee) of Monticello; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A private family graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April, 4 2020 at Oakland Cemetery, in Monticello, AR. Online guestbook can be signed at www.stephensondearman.com.


Condolences(21)
Dr.David A. Lupo
Little Rock, AR Sunday, April 5, 2020 It was my honor and privilege to have been Dwain’s Urologist when I practiced in PineBluff. My prayers are with all of his family.Bruce & Linda Huffman
Hamburg, AR Saturday, April 4, 2020 Prayers for all the Family!Susan Cossey
, TX Saturday, April 4, 2020 Joan,I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Harold Beedle
Mcgehee, AR Saturday, April 4, 2020 So sorry to hear of Dewayne’s passing. Fond memories from childhood at Arkansas City with him and his brother Lynn,and parents. My condolences to family. May he Rest In Peace.Patricia and Tommy Abbott
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 2, 2020 I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Prayers for each of you during this difficult time.DAVID & GAYLA WORRELL
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2020 We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.SUSIE CHADWICK
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2020 JOAN, PLEASE KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIMEGail Poplin Burchfield
Crossett, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all. I am a classmate of Dwayne's.robert meek
cave springs, AR Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Joan,truly am sorry, I will miss talking with him.
E velyn
, TX Tuesday, March 31, 2020 So sorry Joan ,Marla and Talylor.Prayers for allMamie Seamans
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Joan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. A classmate of McGehee High who was so sweet and will be remembered by all.. May God give you the strength that only he can...Love, Mamie West SeamansStuart Tutt
Durango, CO Tuesday, March 31, 2020 I worked with or near Dwain all of his years at the mill. I’m certainly sorrowful to hear of his passing and my prayers are to the family for comfort during this time. It was a privilege to know him and call him a friend. Never was there a dull moment being or working with him. God bless.Billy and Rhonda Mitchell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Dear Joan and Family,We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for you all.
Billy and Rhonda Mitchell
Basil Clemons
Monticello, AR Monday, March 30, 2020 So sorry for your loss. I worked on the same shift with Dwain for years and he was a character for sure.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Monday, March 30, 2020 Bowden FamilyWe are in prayer for you at this sad time.we are so sorry for your loss.
James abd Kathy
Tim & Leisha Atkins
Monticello, AR Monday, March 30, 2020 So sorry to hear of Dwain’s passing. I always enjoyed working with and just being around Dwain. Your family will be in our family’s thoughts and prayers.Martha Huffman
Monticello, AR Monday, March 30, 2020 So sorry for your loss. Know that I am here for you all. Just call me.Buddy Chesser
Cabot, AR Monday, March 30, 2020 Worked and laughed together for several years !RIP my friend !
Tracy Burns
Monticello, AR Monday, March 30, 2020Kara Sawyer
Monticello, AR Monday, March 30, 2020 Joan - I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God wrap his loving and comforting arms around you. Love you, KaraDavid & Gail Hooker
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, March 30, 2020 So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.